Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 09:56am on 24 Dec 2024,Tuesday International
Protests have erupted across Syria after masked gunmen burned a Christmas tree in Suqaylabiyah, a Christian-majority town near Hama. The new Islamist leadership, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), condemned the act, claiming foreign fighters were responsible and promising swift repairs. Demonstrations in Damascus saw protesters carrying crosses and chanting, "We will sacrifice our souls for our cross." Georges, a Christian protester, stated, "If we're not allowed to live our faith, we don’t belong here anymore." HTS, with a controversial jihadist past, vows to protect minority rights. However, ensuring stability amidst extremist threats remains a significant challenge for Syria's new rulers.
